Best American Restaurant in Morningside Heights, New York

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We are located in New York, NY at 2880 Broadway

New York's most famous diner since before it was famous

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Classic NYC diner eats since the 1940s

Welcome to Tom’s Restaurant! Serving Morningside Heights since the 1940s, we’re Columbia’s favorite classic diner and the iconic exterior behind Seinfeld’s Monk's. Stop in for hearty breakfasts, Greek specialties, and legendary milkshakes.

The ultimate Morningside Heights breakfast

Feast on the Lumberjack Breakfast: fluffy pancakes, eggs your way, bacon, sausage, and toast. It’s Morningside Heights comfort food at its best!

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Classic diner breakfasts served all daySavor authentic Greek gyros and souvlakiJuicy burgers cooked to NYC perfectionFamous extra-thick milkshakes and sweet treatsDine in, takeout, delivery, and event cateringClassic diner breakfasts served all daySavor authentic Greek gyros and souvlakiJuicy burgers cooked to NYC perfectionFamous extra-thick milkshakes and sweet treatsDine in, takeout, delivery, and event catering

Satisfy your sweet tooth

Save room for dessert! Treat yourself to our famous extra-thick milkshakes, blended fresh at the counter—pure nostalgia in a glass. Dive into our menu to explore even more sweet cravings, from house-made pies and ice cream floats to traditional NYC egg creams!

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Strawberry pancakes, any time of day

The menu is long and the breakfast runs all day. Pancakes, eggs, home fries — the kind of food that makes you feel like you're exactly where you're supposed to be.

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Bring iconic NYC flavor to your crowd

Host hassle-free with Tom’s Restaurant catering! Fuel your Columbia event, office meeting, or family gathering with fresh breakfast spreads, sandwich platters, and authentic Greek dishes. Bring legendary Morningside Heights flavor to your group.

Morningside Heights, since forever

Wood-paneled booths and all-day breakfast on the corner of Broadway and 112th — generations of Columbia students and neighbors have called this place home.

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Classic diner style, made famous on TV

The Seinfeld cast made it a pop culture landmark, and Tom's Restaurant's iconic facade still welcomes fans to where the real conversations happen over "nothing." A classic NYC diner.

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Find us in Morningside Heights

Stop by for a classic NYC diner experience, or grab your favorites to go! 📍 2880 Broadway, New York, NY 10025 📞 (212) 864-6137 ⏰ Monday – Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM (Open Daily)

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You will come because you know it from Seinfeld and you will be delighted to discover that the food is also great. We came during rush hour but got the table immediately. Staff is really friendly, nice and helpful and food is awesome.

Dorian M.

Amazing experience to eat at this world famous diner. There was no wait to get a seat, the staff were very welcoming, attentive and friendly. Happy to answer questions about the origin of the business, asked us where we were from. The food was really delicious, fast and simple but done well. Would highly recommend!

Liam D.

I absolutely love little diners and this one did NOT disappoint. The service was great and the food was a lot for the money - and delicious! The connection with the hit TV series added to the enjoyment of eating here. I can’t wait to come back to NYC. I will make this place a regular breakfast stop for me and my family. 😋 Terry from Live Oak, Florida.

Terry F.

Our favorite late night breakfast joint in NY! Definitely recommend 👌 Great service, food, and atmosphere. Especially if you're a Seinfeld fan.

Jesse W.